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← HistoryWhich destructive outcome occurred at Constantinople when the Theodosian Walls' construction prioritized aesthetics, leading to variable layer consolidation?
A)Localized wall section collapses✓
B)Accelerated mortar carbonation rates
C)Widespread structural thermal expansion
D)Uniform foundation subsidence rates
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Localized collapse occurred due to inconsistent Rammed Earth consolidation. Insufficient and uneven compaction during construction led to variable density; because weaker sections were prone to differential settlement/failure, therefore collapses initiated at these points, rather than uniform damage.
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